COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 - UNDER 1600 and UNDER 1300 LEAGUES - ROUND 1

The first rounds of the two CC Leagues for players with ratings under 1600 and 1300.

Under 1600: Our second season in the top Division - 6th place last year. Let's build on that and aim for the top three. First round opponents are Buckinghamshire, promoted from Division 2. A bit of an unknown quantity, but they do have a healthy roster of under 1600 players to call upon.

Link to register: https://www.chess.com/club/matches/team-buckinghamshire/1766509

The opening campaign for the Under 1300s versus Gloucestershire, relegated from Division 4. We have been something of perennial underachievers down in Division 5 - guys, you are far better players than this! Flex your muscles and secure the opening win. The match starts in a few days' time, and there is a spare seat.

Link to register: https://www.chess.com/club/matches/tayside-fife-and-stirlingshire/1762363